Best Random Encounter Podcasts (2024)

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303 - Anthropomorphic Crime Fighting 1:12:12

3h ago1:12:12

1:12:12

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're chatting about some of video game history's most prolific anthropomorphic animal crimefighters! First up, Jono binge-plays the brand-new remaster of the third season of Telltale Games' Sam & Max series: The Devil's Playhouse. Lovingly remastered by Skunkape Games, does this remaster bring the 2010 point-an…

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Violenceball #10: Vs Da Scabby Grindaz (part 1) | Land of Eem 46:11

30m ago46:11

46:11

It's game day week 3 in the X-treme X-altation, and the Mootlings are up against Da Scabby Grindaz! Will the Mootlings mind games during improv set Da Grindaz back, or will Skitterglint finally overestimate his abilities? Violenceball info doc (with character names, pronouns, and more! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media,…

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Violenceball #9: Punchlines at The Laugh Shack | Land of Eem 37:12

1h ago37:12

37:12

The search for The Swirler continues over to Tim's Tip Top Tooth Toppers Timporium. None of them could have foreseen; the clues lead to a dark basement with... beginner improv!!! (that was a jump scare) Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studi…

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Violenceball #8: Excessive Yarn Budget | Land of Eem 48:56

1d ago48:56

48:56

The moment you've been waiting for -- the murder board manifest. New leads, and old leads newly uncovered, point to the conclusion that this crime might go all the way to the top. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia…

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302 - A Trip to Steamy London Town 1:08:53

14d ago1:08:53

1:08:53

On this episode of Random Encounter, we’re chatting about heisting steam-powered robots and the foggiest post-apocalyptic city you've ever seen. First up, Ben embraces his inner robot pirate with the sequel to 2015's TRPG, Steamworld Heist, Steamworld Heist II. The latest entry in the multi-genre Steamworld series, Heist II delivers a side-scrollin…

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Violenceball #7: Grandma's Pasta Emporium 41:08

8d ago41:08

41:08

The team investigates the scene of a swirling, trades information with Pamzam the press agent, and enjoy deliciously over-sauced linguini at Grandma's Pasta Emporium. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book…

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Week Off Announcement - See You Next Monday 0:53

1M ago0:53

0:53

While we usually have episodes recorded in advance to avoid this, we've had too many sick days and technical difficulties lately and we ran out of buffer! We'll catch you next Monday with a new episode. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studi…

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301 - Oy "Vay," We Could Use a Vacation to Hinterberg 1:05:18

22d ago1:05:18

1:05:18

On this episode of Random Encounter, we’re diving into a magical alpine journey and revisiting a classic RPG. First up, Abe joins us to discuss Dungeons of Hinterberg. This action RPG with Zelda and Persona-like elements is set in a beautiful Austrian resort town, combining combat, puzzles, and social interactions. How do these elements come togeth…

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Violenceball #6: Vs The Pussmire Plague Eaters | Land of Eem 46:26

1M ago46:26

46:26

The Mootlings face off against the Pussmire Plague Eaters! The Plague Eaters are famously violent, so maybe the best course of action is to fight fire with fire? Buy Mootlings Merch here. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvi…

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Violenceball #5: the Pussmire | Land of Eem 40:14

29d ago40:14

40:14

The team is headed to their first away game of the season. Hop on the bus to the Pussmire where plague is a hot topic. Mootlings merch now available! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Ra…

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300 - Draft to the Future 1:59:49

1M ago1:59:49

1:59:49

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're celebrating our 300th episode with a special draft! Four years is a long time in the video game industry, so we’re making predictions about what things will be like when we record our 400th episode in April 2028. Jono has gathered all the hosts from the RPGFan podcasts to make their picks. Whoever gets the…

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Violenceball #4: Enter The Swirler | Land of Eem 37:59

1M ago37:59

37:59

Sports fans are saying they are "mildly surprised" to see the Turnipfield Mootlings's win last night. Will a serial killer known as The Swirler target the Mootlings's star player, and will yelling "stranger danger" be enough to survive if so? Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.…

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Violenceball #3: Vs The Bramblemarch Hedgehogs | Land of Eem 45:13

1M ago45:13

45:13

The X-treme X-altation has begun! The Mootlings have their first game against The Bramblemarch Hedgehogs. Can they finish the game without any casualties? Dare we hope for a win? A list of the characters in this season (updated as we post episodes) is here. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's in…

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299 - We're (Monster) Hunting for Some Nintendo News! 1:01:38

2M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're breaking down all the RPG news from the June 2024 Nintendo Direct and chatting about the recent re-release of Monster Hunter Stories and its sequel! As usual, Nintendo's latest showcase brought the house down with a flurry of surprises. Far from the Switch going out with a whisper, this Direct made it clea…

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Violenceball #2: Don't Die | Land of Eem 47:03

2M ago47:03

47:03

It's a big day for the worst team in the International Violenceball League. The Turnipfield Mootlings have new players. Maybe even enough to field a full roster at their next match. Come meet the team! Check out The Disappearances of Lydia Fountayne's Kickstarter here Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this …

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Violenceball #1: The Turnipfield Mootlings | Land of Eem 48:10

2M ago48:10

48:10

It's a brand new season! We're playing Land of Eem. Join us to meet the characters we'll be following throughout this season! Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bi…

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298 - Not-E3 2024 Extravaganza! 1:56:54

2M ago1:56:54

1:56:54

On this week's Random Encounter, we're all in on Not-E3 2024! For video game fans, this is one of the biggest weekends of the year, with nonstop announcements, trailers, and demos to fill your every waking hour! They've sure been filling ours, and that's why we've assembled an expert panel to break down the biggest RPG news from the shows for you. …

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Rebellion #3: Not From Carbonite | With Sara Roberts, the Hype Goblin 32:10

2M ago32:10

32:10

Our heroes retrieve the "cargo," but at the cost of attracting Imperial attention - and blaster fire. Find our guest, Sara Roberts, at www.hypegoblin.comFind the game we played, Rebellion, at https://robin-vador.itch.io/rebellion-a-star-wars-pbta Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: …

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297 - A Return to the Underworld with Hades II 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're chatting about the early access release of one of the most anticipated games in recent memory: Hades II. In October 2020, Supergiant Games' roguelike masterpiece Hades finally exited early access and entered the Steam and Epic libraries of countless gamers. And now, its direct sequel, Hades II, has entered…

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Rebellion #2: Sourdough Spacerobe | With Sara Roberts, the Hype Goblin 25:45

3M ago25:45

25:45

Medra and 2G lend a helping hand to a woman in need. Zal and Zunlu distract some storm troopers. We enter objectively the space station's grossest sector. Find our guest, Sara Roberts, at www.hypegoblin.com Find the game we played, Rebellion, at https://robin-vador.itch.io/rebellion-a-star-wars-pbta Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meado…

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Rebellion #1: Space Nuts | With Sara Roberts, the Hype Goblin 29:01

3M ago29:01

29:01

We attempt to recruit for the Rebellion in the natural place: on a space station that's already sick of the Empire. Find our guest, Sara Roberts, at www.hypegoblin.comFind the game we played, Rebellion, at https://robin-vador.itch.io/rebellion-a-star-wars-pbta Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's…

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296 - Indie Game Dev: Lil' Guardsman 1:13:23

3M ago1:13:23

1:13:23

On this episode of Random Encounter, Jono invites two of the folks behind the recent indie game Lil' Guardsman onto the show to chat about its development. Back in the early days of the pandemic, Toronto-based composer Scott Christian and his business partner Artiom Komarov made the remarkable decision to leave their successful careers and jump int…

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Brainstorming with Special Guest Tony Gowell | What's Your Favorite Fictional World? 35:26

4M ago35:26

35:26

Find our special guest, Tony Gowell, on social media @TonyGowell or see him on stage and join one of his workshops at various conventions, particularly Dragon Con! In this episode we use our favorite fictional universes as a jumping-off point to brainstorm for a one-shot!...which you won't get to hear because of technical difficulties, but you stil…

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I Was a Modern Medusa Aftershow 45:45

4M ago45:45

45:45

The season is over, so everybody do a quick check; is anyone petrified? Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: bit.ly/RandomBook Find out more about the show at our we…

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295 - Spiritual Successor Chronicle: Hundred Heroes 1:01:23

4M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

On this episode of Random Encounter, Zach joins the party to chat about the recent spiritual successor to the Suikoden series, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and the new DLC for Final Fantasy XVI, The Rising Tide. Hundred Heroes has been one of our most anticipated JRPGs since its Kickstarter back in 2020. Led by Suikoden creator Yoshitaka Mura…

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I Was a Modern Medusa #14: Stone and Fire (finale) 58:37

4M ago58:37

58:37

Snakes in the plate decide to shed or get off the pot. Out in the real world, "van go us car follow plate". All of that might make sense by the end of this, the finale of _I Was a Modern Medusa._ Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @…

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294 - Crawl Out Through the Fallout, Baby 1:29:11

4M ago1:29:11

1:29:11

On this episode of Random Encounter, ex-host Random Greg Delmage returns to share his film expertise while chatting about the new Fallout TV show! Video game adaptations are hot right now, and Amazon has just dropped what might be the best one yet: Fallout! Based on the long-running RPG series, Fallout, the show is an exploration of the far future …

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I Was a Modern Medusa #13: Unprepared to Launch 29:56

4M ago29:56

29:56

Our companions make their final preparations for the rocket launch, but elsewhere idle robot hands become Medusa's playthings. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, The Ultimate Random Encounters Book: b…

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I Was a Modern Medusa #12: Detached Creation 39:40

5M ago39:40

39:40

In order to pull off the... heist?... of Medusa into the sun, our heroes must first make preparations. So uh... how do you make stuff without caring about it? And with all the blossoming love in the air, is it even possible? Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.c…

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293 - Dogmatic Dragons 1:21:41

5M ago1:21:41

1:21:41

On this episode of Random Encounter, we're looking at a game-of-the-year contender and the latest from one of the industry's most visionary indie devs. First up, Izzy is here to chat about Dragon's Dogma 2. The sequel to Capcom's cult-classic Dragon's Dogma, DD2 is the true realization of many of the ahead-of-their-time gameplay mechanics of its pr…

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I Was a Modern Medusa #11: Biotech Department 32:57

5M ago32:57

32:57

Get your grey market explosives and throw away your scientific ethics textbooks: it's time to visit the other, even shadier science lab to expedite a rocket launch. Thanks to Shayne Plunkett & Jesse Wright of Meadow Vista Media, who created this season's intro theme: www.meadowvistamedia.com Twitter: @MVM_Studio IG: @meadowvistamedia Buy our book, …

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